can you put it out in winter months
14521
If there's snow on the ground I wouldn't. The motor won't get along with the wet conditions. But living here in Northwest Florida with temps for the most part in the low 40's I don't think there'd be a problem. I would think rolling it up when done and fitting in the bag could be a bear of a task though. Not sure I would set it up.
14522
not really sure about outside, but I know my son puts it up in the house/garage for the kids to use in winter.
14523
I'm not sure I would leave motor out... it seems that the worse culprit is the sun. Bought for my daughter and she tried to bring in every day but became lax after time. It lasted for 2 years but we loved it so much, I bought another. The sun weakened the fabric but if you don't leave out, it can last a long time. Love the value! Kids were on it constantly!
14524
I think it's going to depend on how cold your winter gets. I don't know if it has any guidelines about temperature (it's at my grandkids' house) - but I would expect that the material might become brittle below 40 degrees. I doubt it would be wise to set it up below 50 degrees. Please note that this is conjecture only. I know that my daughter has set it up in the garage several times during the "colder" months in Virginia.
270940
I do not believe this is designed to provide any insulation in the winter. It is designed to reduce sunlight thru the window to keep sun out in the summer. It may actually keep you from getting the warmth of the sun in the winter.
2122482
Yes I leave it up year around. It will sag In the Middle a little and that is where water will collect and drip. I would think it would Block the sun in the winter making it colder unless positioned like a wall. It would keep the wind out. I hope that Helps.
1020374
Yes you can leave the pump out all winter. It automatically starts & stops every couple of minutes and this keeps the water from freezing in the pump or in the purge hose.
333993
not good in winter.there are other types that work well in winter check on the web if you use a heater you are better off using a metal one.
1766678
I put this out in the fall. I made simple window panels out if it (so we can remove and store to use next winter) to put on a structure we built over the garden. I live in Richmond VA and we have had snow and a lot of very cold weather. I can say that for the time that it has been up it looks brand new still. Hope this helps.
303414
Absolutely not. We leave it out uncovered all winter and that would be a Chicago winter
20295
The best time to install the cable is in the summer because the cable is pliable and easy to maneuver and clip down. Then during winter when you plug it in, the heat that radiates from the cable melts the snow/ice in the zig zag pattern according to how the directions tell you to install it. I've not had any problem with the cable being shifted or pulled out of place with any amount of snow. I bought an extra package of fastening clips to use in order to insure the installation was firm in place and to have extra clips on hand for later.
1338011
Yes. I was able to use it a few times last winter. I would highly recommend.
2065488
according to what I have read, it will not. I live in the Midwest so I leave it out in the spring summer and fall but then protect it in the winter. I says it can spend some time indoors but on a limited basis. Hope that helps.
1679825
Yes I leave them out all winter. They will not stay on as long as the sun will not charge them to full capacity .
1518578
I wouldn't think so. It is made very well however it would be breakable if that cold. I bring mine in during late fall.
1679828
Yes I leave them out all winter.They will not stay on as long as the sun will not charge them to full capacity .
907864
We just purchased this in the Spring and will leave it out in the winter in Maine-- it is filled with sand so it shouldn't be a problem.
1194364
The instructions state that you can leave it on all year long. Don't see why you can't leave it on. Purchase this just prior to winter, so i haven't had it that long.
917994
Depends on where you live. These things don't survive much of a Winter, so up North the best time is in the spring. If you are far enough South for a very mild winter, you can probably apply them anytime
948030
I don't think it should stay out all winter - I will take it in and store it in the basement. I would not want ice and snow to weigh it down all winter long.